Plant Manager ( Rosarito)

Job Description: General Manager-Mexico Leading technological company is seeking a hands-on manager to start up their optical division project in Rosarito. The successful candidate will be responsible for all manufacturing operations, including planning, supply chain management, and delivery of products to customers. This is a small high mix, low volume, medium-size operation with 60 technical employees.

Responsibilities: Develop and manage multiple functional groups of approximately 30 people, including manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, specialized technicians, quality control inspectors, material planners, and buyers. Manage all material resources, budgeting activities, manufacturing engineering processes, planning, purchasing, inventory management, quality control, and building infrastructure. Provide direct leadership of services provided by the shelter organization related to HR, accounting, export/import logistics, and compliance management of governmental regulations.

Identify and select an operational site in the city of Tijuana or Ensenada and lead the execution of tenant improvements. Transfer a large number of unique, highly technical products and processes for which there are little to no substitute in the world. Develop a strong, capable, and reliable human organization that will provide seamless continuity in quality and performance.

Collaborate closely with the President for developing and reviewing enterprise-wide objectives in line with the Board of Directors long-term strategies, including possible acquisition strategies to expand. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 6 years of experience in a direct management role of manufacturing activities, preferably in Aerospace.

Experience in managing operation site in Mexico, preferably in a shelter organization. Experience in privately-owned, small business environments is an advantage. Demonstrated ability to coach and lead lean activities.

Highly data-driven. Hands-on leader who has formed, coached, and led teams to success. Excellent team player in a highly performing environment.

Excellent communication skills, spoken and written in Spanish and English. Mexican native is a significant advantage. J-18808-Ljbffr